Last month the CDC issued new, more relaxed mask-wearing and social distancing guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. NYS announced that we will follow this guidance. The Diocese of Rochester provided the following guidance for Church seating: "Parishes should make appropriate seating accommodations for the faithful, with the awareness that they include both vaccinated and unvaccinated members...The general seating is to be provided for those who have received the vaccine and therefore are not required to wear a mask or social distance; in addition, some seating should be reserved where 'social distancing' is observed. Sections of the church should be referred to as 'SOCIAL DISTANCING' and 'NO SOCIAL DISTANCING,' so as not to inadvertently create "groups" of people."

Holy Spirit and St. Joseph's has each designated a section for continued social distancing with masks required and a section for no social distancing with masks not required (optional). Please follow the directions of staff, ushers and hospitality ministers.